It will help you identify soil deficiencies and indicate the right products to add to restore its fertility!
Soil analysis - Soil test - performed in the laboratory at AgroEnviroLab
Price:
$9.99
Regular Price
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Lawn in poor condition?
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Are your plants lacking vigor?
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Are you planning to set up a vegetable garden or a flower bed?
A soil analysis is necessary!
Understanding your soil
It's important to understand that your sample must accurately represent the composition of the soil you want to analyze. Is it for a garden, the front or back of your residence (or both), a flower bed, trees, a hedge, etc.? Soil needs can differ depending on its use. A garden with intensive cultivation will need more fertilizer than a flower bed with small flowers and slow growth. It's up to you to assess if more than one sample is required.
The surface area of your land is very important. We will suggest the necessary amendments based on the size of the soil corresponding to the analyzed sample. This will save you from having to calculate the quantities of nutrients to incorporate into your soil. Surface measurements can be expressed in feet or meters, as you prefer. You will also have the choice of using natural or conventional products (or both).
Are you planning to grow blueberries or rhododendrons? Is your blue hydrangea blooming pink?
Did you know that many plants need acidic soil to grow well? Soil analysis will tell you the current pH of your soil and allow you to make corrections if necessary. EVEN IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN it is important to have a precise idea of the composition of your soil to better identify its shortcomings or assets and thus make the right decisions. Why not put all the chances of success on your side?
How it works: Steps to follow for soil analysis.
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Step 1
Follow the recommendations on how to properly collect the soil sample. -
Step 2
Bring your soil sample to our garden center. -
Step 3
You will receive the results by email within one week (or a call if you do not have an email address). -
Step 4
All you have to do is get the products and amend your soil!
Taking a soil sample
Where to take it?
For each type of soil, samples must be taken all over the target area to create an average of the soil's composition. Here is a table indicating the sampling method according to the type of use.
How to take your samples?
We suggest you wear gloves when taking samples to avoid skewing the results.
- Dig with a transplanter or a small shovel (about 4-6 inches deep) and retrieve the soil from the bottom.
- Put the soil in a clean bucket.
- Repeat the previous steps for each sample required according to the surface area of the land to be analyzed (see table).
- Once all the soil patches are mixed in the bucket (for the same type of soil use), take your sample and place it in a Ziploc-type bag (sandwich size minimum). This is the sample that will be brought to the nursery.
When should samples be taken?
Samples can be taken throughout the active growing season. Ideally, 2 weeks after the snow melts in spring until the first snows of autumn.
TO AVOID
You must avoid anything that could skew your results.
- Do not take a sample immediately after applying fertilizer, manure, or lime; you must wait at least 2-3 weeks in this case.
- Use clean tools (Especially avoid rust)
- Do not take a sample before the snow melts; wait 2 weeks from the last trace of snow before taking a sample.
- It should be noted that a single sample for your entire land could distort the interpretation of the results (gardens vs. lawn, for example) because the soil composition is not identical everywhere.
Why have your soil analyzed?
If you've always had excellent results, an analysis can confirm that everything is fine and correct a few minor elements as needed.
If you are considering a new layout, it would be wise to do an analysis, because it is easier to make certain corrections before or during the work than once everything is completed.
If you encounter recurring problems, an analysis will help you, and a follow-up the following year is recommended.
If you are setting up a vegetable garden, your fruit and vegetable production will be determined by the fertility of your soil. For an optimal and healthy harvest, it is important to first have your soil analyzed and then add the required nutrients.
(allow approximately 3-15 business days)